FPC Sermons

In 1 Peter 4:1-11 Christians are reminded that their bond with Christ means breaking with old allegiance but also bonding with the covenant community He gathers to Himself.

In 1 Peter 3:18-20 Christ suffering warms our hearts, clears our conscience and strengthens our hope.

In 1 Peter 3:8-12 Peter exhorts Christians to love live, seek to see the goodness of days and pursue peace. His quote of Psalm 34 takes us to the story of Saul and David in 1 and 2 Samuel. There the loving kindness which David showed to Saul is a reflection of the mercy we received from our covenant LORD Jesus the anointed whom we pierced and made ourselves guilty before God. He loved us while we were still sinners. Abiding in this good news of forgiveness fills us with gratitude to forgive and confidence when we fail to do so.

In 1 Peter 2:13-17 the WORD of the LORD teaches that true freedom is experienced not in pseudo autonomy but paradoxically in serving Christ for the LORD'S sake. The key to freedom is not rebellion but subjection and the desire to preserve peace and uphold justice.

Christians in Exile need to know what they are up against, celebrate His love and hunger for His glory.

In 1Peter 2:1-3 we are told about the necessity, the hindrances and the means to growing up in Salvation.

In 1 Peter 1:13-25 the apostle exhorts Christians to lives of hope, conduct and love.

In 1 Peter 1,10-12 Apostle Peter is concerned about this Salvation. Ragarding its careful inquiry, Christ-centered focus and privileged recipients.

In 1 Peter 1:1-5 the Living hope for the exilic church is grounded in its author, content and guardian. This brings much joy.

The final word of the LORD confronts self righteousnesd